iPad Which iPad for video streaming?

[DukeDevlin]

Hello,

I've had a 3rd generation iPad for 8 years now, so I can tell you that it has come a long way. Today, I only use it as a prompter when I shoot my YouTube videos (I have my notes on it). Indeed, I mainly use my iPhone 12PM as well as my MBP 16 inches.

Nevertheless, with the democratization of telecommuting in this period of crisis, I had installed a TV in my office to follow sports events while working. It turns out that the latter takes a lot of space for an occasional use.

That's why I was thinking about selling this TV, to buy a new iPad that would act as a screen to watch videos.

Do you think this is a good idea? The use of an iPad, for me, would be limited to a screen that would allow me to consume videos (IPTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+) in my office when I'm working, traveling, in bed at night etc. And its second use would be to have my notes (written on the iPhone) when I shoot my videos (knowing that I film myself with my iPhone). The idea is really to have a visual comfort for the videos and a device that lasts in time for this use.

In your opinion, if it is relevant, which iPad should I turn to?

Thanks for your advice.

 

[PeteBurgh]

If you're happy moving to a (presumably) smaller screen, I don't see why this would be a bad idea.

which iPad should I turn to?

Literally any current iPad, and quite a few older ones would serve this purpose perfectly well.

Personally, I think the base model iPad is really good value - it has the very quick A12 in, which should give it a long lifespan. But there are many other possibilities - if you wanted to spend a bit more and get the modern, no home button design, there's the Air. If you're on a tight budget, even a refurb 2018 iPad, say, would be a huge upgrade from a 3rd gen, and would give you many years of happy use.

 

[DukeDevlin]

Thank you. It seems sensible to me because finally the TV clutters the desk, unlike a tablet on my desk, and especially, for consuming videos during a break or watching sports, it seems much more practical. I put it on the desk, and browse the content. Much more so than the TV where I have to go and unplug my NVIDIA Shield from my main TV, to plug it into the other one etc. I have to admit that I'm not sure whether I should get a classic model or an Air. I'm looking for visual comfort and something I can keep for a long time. Is there a noticeable difference between the two in that respect?

 

[Christopher Kim]

Do you have any budget constraints? If not, I think the current iPad Air is a great value. It has the design language of the current iPad Pros (eg. same small bezel all around screen, no home button, Touch ID on the power button) vs the classic iPad which has the older dated design. The Air also has a very good, current gen A14 chip (pretty much on par with the current A12Z chips in the iPad Pro) while also supporting the 2nd gen Pencil.

It would be well future-proofed.

One thing to keep in mind though if essentially it will replace your TV is ensuring whatever/however you watched on your TV is available on iPad (ie. there's an iOS app and/or works embedded/streaming-wise in Safari browser).

 

[DukeDevlin]

Do you have any budget constraints? If not, I think the current iPad Air is a great value. It has the design language of the current iPad Pros (eg. same small bezel all around screen, no home button, Touch ID on the power button) vs the classic iPad which has the older dated design. The Air also has a very good, current gen A14 chip (pretty much on par with the current A12Z chips in the iPad Pro) while also supporting the 2nd gen Pencil.

It would be well future-proofed.

One thing to keep in mind though if essentially it will replace your TV is ensuring whatever/however you watched on your TV is available on iPad (ie. there's an iOS app and/or works embedded/streaming-wise in Safari browser).

Thanks. I have my main TV on my living room. There, it’s my second TV (that I use on my office during home-office). It’s pretty cool but this latter has no space on my office at all. May be, it will be better to invest/change my iPad in order to get a better a screen, for sure, smaller, but more practical to put on my desk for example with any constraints. My habits are: IPTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime & co’. For sure, Air seems huge but the price difference between the Classic for my uses is justify?

 

[LFC2020]

Only the big boy will do ? 12.9" 4th gen iPad Pro, pre orders starting sometime in April. ???

 

[AutomaticApple]

Hello,

I've had a 3rd generation iPad for 8 years now, so I can tell you that it has come a long way. Today, I only use it as a prompter when I shoot my YouTube videos (I have my notes on it). Indeed, I mainly use my iPhone 12PM as well as my MBP 16 inches.

Nevertheless, with the democratization of telecommuting in this period of crisis, I had installed a TV in my office to follow sports events while working. It turns out that the latter takes a lot of space for an occasional use.

That's why I was thinking about selling this TV, to buy a new iPad that would act as a screen to watch videos.

Do you think this is a good idea? The use of an iPad, for me, would be limited to a screen that would allow me to consume videos (IPTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+) in my office when I'm working, traveling, in bed at night etc. And its second use would be to have my notes (written on the iPhone) when I shoot my videos (knowing that I film myself with my iPhone). The idea is really to have a visual comfort for the videos and a device that lasts in time for this use.

In your opinion, if it is relevant, which iPad should I turn to?

Thanks for your advice.

Any current iPad can do video streaming just fine.

 

[kazmac]

Owning a base 7th gen iPad and the 2020 Air, I say go for the Air. You’ll see dark / night time scenes more clearly and have better speakers. I’ve noticed a difference while streaming Disney+, iTunes and YouTube content.

The Air is a nice step up from the base iPad. If budget is paramount then wait to see if a 9th gen base will be released soon.

 

[DukeDevlin]

Owning a base 7th gen iPad and the 2020 Air, I say go for the Air. You’ll see dark / night time scenes more clearly and have better speakers. I’ve noticed a difference while streaming Disney+, iTunes and YouTube content.

The Air is a nice step up from the base iPad. If budget is paramount then wait to see if a 9th gen base will be released soon.

I can wait, I have the time. But when the moment will be good, I will hesitate between the Air and the classic because my uses are basic but I want the confort and the futur-proofing.

 

[sparksd]

I chose the 12.9, one reason being wanting the larger display for video streaming. I'll never again buy a smaller iPad.

 

[firedept]

I was using a 7th gen iPad for exactly that. I am now using a 12.9 iPad Pro and love it for streaming.